Pulling up to 601 North St, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, I can already picture the golden-brown fish that awaits inside Tip Top Tavern, a place where Friday nights mean one thing and one thing only.
This snug tavern has been serving Madison’s Northside for decades, keeping traditions alive in an era when everything else seems to change overnight.
Walking through the door feels like stepping into your favorite uncle’s basement rec room, complete with vintage charm and the kind of regulars who know your order before you sit down…